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Peace on paper, pain in reality: Tigray’s forgotten suffering, struggle for justice
Addis Standard  |  Dec 10, 2025

Within Ethiopia, political narratives have distorted collective memory. Reports highlight growing disillusionment among Tigrayan civilians, who feel n...

M-PESA Ethiopia works to fix App blocked on Ethio Telecom data
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

In a statement shared from Addis Ababa on December 5, the firm explained that the application, built to operate smoothly on all networks, was suddenly...

Ethiopia blasts Egypt for escalating hostile rhetoric and rejecting dialogue over Nile waters, GERD
Addis Standard  |  Dec 03, 2025

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdilaty called the Nile “the foundation” of Egypt’s security and said the country will no longer negotiate with Ethiopi...

Police detain 54 foreigners in illegal entry, probe human trafficking links
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 03, 2025

Kenyan police detained 54 foreigners at Kibish and Bungoma, including Ethiopians, Eritreans and Somalis, in suspected human trafficking cases, highlig...

Kenya U-17 coach William ‘Kanu’ Muluya blames AFCON miss on late preparation
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 03, 2025

Kenya’s U-17 coach William ‘Kanu’ Muluya says rushed preparation and limited player selection cost the Junior Stars an AFCON spot after a 3-0 loss to...

Somalia on high alert as Marburg virus outbreak hits neighbouring Ethiopia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 01, 2025

Somalia’s Health Ministry has raised Marburg virus surveillance after confirmed cases in Ethiopia, reinforcing border monitoring, rapid-response teams...

Birr in Freefall: Ethiopia’s struggle with record currency depreciation, imported inflation risk
Addis Standard  |  Nov 27, 2025

The magnitude of the birr’s depreciation becomes even more stark when considering the exchange rate outside the formal banking system.

IGAD ministers renew regional pact on refugees as Kenya demands fair burden‑sharing
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 27, 2025

The ministers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation, singling out the conflict in Sudan, which has generated unpreceden...

Somali Region frees ‘121 unlawfully detained’ people, ‘pardons’ two jailed journalists, Rights Commission says
Addis Standard  |  Nov 26, 2025

On 17 May 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported that at least seven journalists were arrested across Ethiopia in April, shortly af...

Faith under fire: How social media fuels rising attacks on religions, followers in Ethiopia
Addis Standard  |  Nov 26, 2025

Religious leaders themselves face suspicion and challenges stemming from extremism, political interference, and attempts at manipulation. Some are acc...

Daua Dam, irrigation masterplan gain momentum after high-level talks in Nairobi
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Masterplan places strong emphasis on climate-resilient livelihoods, modern irrigation systems, and long-term water security for pastoral and agro-...

Ruto dismisses claims of Uganda-Kenya rift over Indian Ocean access, urges media to stop negative narratives
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

Ruto criticised sections of the media, claiming they had exaggerated Uganda’s stance on accessing the ocean.

Kenyan security repels incursion by Ethiopian troops along border
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 23, 2025

According to the police report, the Ethiopian troops advanced from the Sesii area—roughly two kilometres from the station—while firing, and are said t...

Kenya steps up border checks as Ethiopia confirms outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

The feature is appearing inside the Spotify app under a new migration tile, giving users the ability to transfer playlists from multiple services, inc...

Technology of freedom, risk of violence: Digital divide facing women in post-war Tigray
Addis Standard  |  Nov 22, 2025

Survivors of genocidal sexual and gender-based violence face renewed victimisation online, where AI-generated propaganda fuels stigma and hate.

How to make Ethiopia's iconic beef stew, Sega Wat, at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 21, 2025

Its slow cooking process is seen as a reflection of Ethiopian communal dining traditions, unhurried, shared, and deeply rooted in heritage.

Cultural victory as Ethiopia recovers 12 artefacts taken to Germany in the 1920s
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

The century-old crowns, shields and paintings were handed over to Addis Ababa University in a milestone cultural restitution.

ONLF accuses Ethiopia of breaching 2018 peace deal as Somali Region tensions rise
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 18, 2025

The plan seeks to ensure Somalis "are not passive victims of Ethiopia's unfolding political crisis but active participants in protecting their nationa...

More than 40 Indians feared dead in Saudi Arabia bus crash
DW News  |  Nov 17, 2025

The Times of India paper quoted unnamed officials as saying that 45 passengers were aboard the bus while reportedly travelling from Mecca to Medina.

Ethiopia hosting COP32 a ‘win for the Horn of Africa’, IGAD says
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

Dr Workneh recognised the announcement as a significant continental achievement and a clear indicator of Ethiopia’s growing and influential role in sh...

AU congratulates Ethiopia on winning bid to host COP32 in Addis Ababa
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

The AUC highlighted that Ethiopia, under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has championed bold climate initiatives, specifically citing its...

Ethiopia confirms Marburg virus disease outbreak, nine cases reported so far
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the Ethiopian government's efforts, noting that the "rapid and transparent response" by the...

How control of water shapes power, national security and economic stability across Africa
The Conversation  |  Nov 13, 2025

From border disputes to drought crises, Africa’s rivers are more than water—they’re a source of power, stability, and national security.

Ethiopia wins bid to host COP32 climate talks in Addis Ababa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 12, 2025

The decision, announced on Tuesday during the ongoing COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil, saw Ethiopia beat Nigeria in the race to represent the continent...

TPLF warns Ethiopian federal government failure to implement Pretoria deal threatens peace
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael accuses Ethiopia’s federal government of blocking Pretoria Agreement talks, stalling troop withdrawals, and unde...

Africa’s rapid drone expansion promises high-tech warfare but struggles to achieve strategic results
The Conversation  |  Nov 10, 2025

Armed drones from Turkey, China, and Iran are reshaping African conflicts, offering tactical strikes and surveillance—but vast terrain, limited infras...

Ethiopia mourns legendary historian professor, Lapiso Delebo, who shaped generations of scholars
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

Ethiopia is mourning the loss of Professor Lapiso G. Delebo, a historian whose research and teachings shaped generations and celebrated the nation’s r...

Tigray accuses Ethiopian Government of violating peace agreement, warns of escalation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

The letter dated November 7, 2045, cited Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent remarks to the Ethiopian Parliament, in which he publicly rejected the Pre...

Safaricom’s half-year profits up 52 per cent to Sh42.8 billion as Ethiopia loss narrows
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 06, 2025

M-Pesa revenue surged 14 per cent to Sh88.1 billion, while fixed service and IoT income rose 9.5 per cent to Sh9.8 billion.

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